UK VISA FOR FILIPINOS – Tourist, Marriage and Residency

The simple answer is YES! Filipinos still need to apply for a visa if you want to visit the UK whether it’s for marriage, long-term residency or a short-term tourist visit. I am just making this clear because while we were enjoying Switzerland last month (August), some ‘attention – seekers satirical website’ created a FAKE news entitled, ‘Filipinos No Longer Need Visa To Enter The United Kingdom‘.

Creating a FAKE news is bad. Using my photo is worse. Misleading our fellowmen is worst!

If you happen to see this website or similar articles, please report it. We do not want these kinds of news. Do we? So just to turn things right, I’m going to share how Filipinos can acquire their UK Visa.

General Steps on How to Apply for UK Tourist Visa

1. Apply Online

The first step is that you need to secure an online application. From there you can book the appointment and pay the visa fee. Walk in applicants are NOT accommodated so you really have to go through this. Click here for the .

2. Personal Appearance for document submission and for biometric information

Make sure that you arrive 15 minutes early at the visa application center. Bring your appointment letter and requirements. Below are the addresses of the visa centers in the Philippines.

For your information, the British Embassy in the Philippines is located at 120 Upper McKinley Rd, Taguig, Metro Manila. If you’re based abroad then check the details on the official website.

We summarized the basic information you need should you want to acquire a UK visa. But first, it is essential that you identify your purpose of traveling. To check the detailed instructions, you may visit the UK government’s website.

Another question that I usually received is if you’re allowed to apply for your UK visa abroad? Yes, you can if you have residency in another country but if you’re on a tourist visa on another country then you have to prove why you’re applying there and not in the Philippines.

In this post, let’s talk about having a Standard Visitor Visa, Marriage Visa and Residence Card.

Standard UK Visitor Visa Application

If you are traveling to the UK for leisure, business or to receive medical attention, you will have to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa. Once approved, there are certain things which you should avoid (not allowed!) doing in the UK. Here are some of those:

paid or unpaid work (do not attempt to illegally work in the UK)

live in the UK for long periods of time through constant visits

request for public funds

marry or register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership

When can you apply?

You can apply 3 months before your scheduled travel. The decision should be released within 3 weeks.

For how long can you stay in the UK?

Generally, you can stay in the UK for 6 months. However, there are few exemptions such us if you are traveling to receive a medical treatment (11 months) or you need to visit and conduct a research and for academic purposes (12 months).

What if I want to frequently visit the UK?

You need to have valid reasons why there is a need to have a long – term visit visa to the UK. The visa can be valid for 2, 5 or 10 years and you can stay in the UK for a maximum of 6 months every time you visit. It is important to know that for travelers under 18 years old, the long- term visit visa will only be valid for up to 6 months after you turn 18.

Fees

Standard Visitor visa is at £87.

If you are applying for a long – term visit visa, the fees range from £330 – £752 depending on the years (2, 5 or 10) you wish to apply for.

What do you need to prove to secure a visa?

During the application process, make sure you can prove that you will leave the UK at the end of your trip and that you can support yourself while traveling. Also, please prepare other relevant documents that will support your claims.

Note that you may be approved for a shorter – term visit visa depending on the reasons and documents you have provided. In such cases, you won’t be able to get a refund.

What are the documents you need to provide?

a current passport or other valid travel identification

proof that you can support yourself such as bank statements or payslips from the last 6 months

Make sure that your passport has a page that is blank on both sides.

If you have documents written in languages other than English or Welsh, have these documents translated.

Additional documents might be required when you are traveling to the UK for the following purposes:

for private medical treatment

to apply as an organ donor

academic on sabbatical and want to stay for 12 months

as a prospective entrepreneur

to take the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test or sit the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

Be ready with the additional information

To further strengthen your claim that you will leave the UK after your trip, you must be able to clearly provide the following details:

travel dates

accommodation

travel budget

your current residency

parents’ names and dates of birth

annual salary

travel history

(if employed) employer’s address and telephone number

your partner’s name, date of birth, and passport number

the name and address of your sponsor, if you have any

the name, address and passport number of any family members you have in the UK

details of any criminal, civil or immigration offenses you have committed

You can apply for a standard visitor visa if you’re under 18 under certain conditions

Always remember to secure a written consent from your parent or guardian.

Marriage Visitor Visa

Do you want to get married or register a civil partnership in the UK? If yes, the visa you need to apply for is the Marriage Visitor Visa provided that you are not going to stay or settle in the UK for a long period of time after getting married. (This is the visa that I have when we decided to finally get married in the UK last July 12, 2016.)

When can you apply?

You can apply 3 months before your scheduled travel. The decision should be released within 3 weeks or you can pay extra to get a faster decision but it’s not necessary mean that your visa will be approved.

Fees

It costs £87 to apply.

For how long can you stay in the UK?

You can use the visa for not longer than 6 months.

What do you need to prove for a marriage visit visa?

You need to be 18 years old and above before you can have a marriage visa. In addition, you have to prove that you are in a real relationship with your partner.

What are the documents you need to provide?

a current passport or other valid travel identification

proof that you can support yourself such as bank statements or payslips from the last 6 months

proof of your future plans for the relationship,

details of where you intend to stay and your travel plans

It would help if you prepare the following as well:

details of the marriage or civil partnership and proof that you’ve paid money for some of its costs

proof that you have given notification of marriage to the register office in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland

If you are going to re-marry, here are the things you need to provide:

decree absolute

death certificate of a previous partner

UK Residence Card (5 years validity)

With a Residence Card, you are able to enjoy a number of benefits and services in the UK. Plus, you can easily re- enter the UK. Lastly, having a residence card is an advantage if you are looking for work.

What is the validity of your residence card?

A residence card can last up to 5 years and then you can apply for a permanent residence card.

Fees

£65 for each person included in an application.

Who can apply for a residence card?

You can apply for a residence card if you are:

from outside the European Economic Area (EEA)

the family member, or extended family member, of an EEA national who is a permanent resident or ‘qualified person’

Similarly, you can apply for a residence card if :

you have a ‘retained right of residence’ – This means you you have a family member who was a permanent resident or is a qualified person

you are to apply as ‘Surinder Singh’ case – This means you must be a family member of a British citizen

To know if you are qualified, you can find more information from the

What are the documents you need to provide?

Each person in the application will need to provide the following:

a current passport

2 passport size color photographs

one passport size color photograph of your European Economic Area(EEA) national (or British citizen) sponsor

your EEA family member’s valid passport or national identity card

proof of your relationship to your EEA family member – (unmarried couples should show that they have lived together for 2 years )

Other requirements might be required depending on your qualification or eligibility.

Fees

It costs £65 for each person to apply.

UK Spouse Visa (Settlement Visa)

You need to apply in a different way and the fees are much higher. For more details about your settlement visa, you can check it directly at the

General tip: Be very honest with your visa application and do not risk doing the ‘You Can’t Dos’ when in the UK. If you get caught, there is a huge chance that you won’t be able to go back again.

Let’s go back to that misleading news that Filipinos do not need a visa to go to the UK. You see, it would be great for Filipinos if we could enter the UK without a visa. I’m pretty sure a lot of our countrymen would be booking their flights right away. 🙂 However, I personally think that such ‘ruling’ is yet to be seen in the near future.

If you see similar news such as lifting visa not just in the UK, but in other parts of the world, do not hesitate to check more credible sources or go directly to the government’s website. Do not be fooled!

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It’s my first time to apply for visa. I never travel to any country. My sister is a British Citizen already and she is sick and in the hospital. My Bro in law want me to apply for a visit visa, what is the requirements for a visit visa for a sister like me? Thank you and hope to hear from you pretty soon… God Bless!!

Thanks for this post. I applied my UK visit visa, 6 months. I have been told its multi-entry visa. Is it?
I haven’t received my visa, had it on courier service. last I heard was that my documents have been submitted for review at the UK Visa Decision Making Centre. I have a confirmed ticket for the 15th of June, gets me so worried since I always get my Schengen visa approved within 3 days!

Now I am worried since my itinerary is Kuwait – London – Poland – London – Kuwait and would like to verify with you if 6 months visit visa is a Multi-Entry one. I hope it is! I sort of think – it is! 🙂

I applied for a Visa last April 20, 2018, but I haven’t received any updates whatsoever. Would you be able to provide a number to their office so that I can ask for updates? I won’t be able to go to their Manila office as I live in Pampanga. Thanks in advance.

Hello. How long does a non EEA national with no EEA national or British national relatives nees to work in the UK to be eligible to apply for residency? Can the applicant sponsor his or her parents after?

My brother wants to marry a Filipina from Butuan City. Which would you recommend. To marry in the Philippines or the UK and which is the easiest option. Can you also tell me what the process is for both options.

This is amazing information and I am truly grateful to have found this page! Dear BZFLAG, Im a Filipina also planning to marry a british national in UK. Do u recommend getting a marriage visitor visa then apply for a UK residence card instead of switching to settlement in the UK or indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after the wedding? I understand that the fee of ILR application compared to a residence card application is a lot lower. My boyfriend and I dont have much savings for such huge fees thus we are trying to look for the most affordable route. Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks a lot xxx

There’s a question in the application form, “Do you have savings, properties or other income, for example from stocks and shares?” If you answer yes, there’s a box below where you can add details like “Please Enter Details Total Monthly Income From Amount in GBP(£)”

So if for example I have a savings from my payroll account from work, is that consider as savings? Im confused if Im going to answer YES to this, then if i say yes there is a box to put the monthly income, so I’m gonna going to put my taxable monthly income there? THANK YOU.

Hi. I am Joey working in UK-run school here in Malaysia. Me and my partner would want to get married in UK. We are a gay couple. My partner is in the Philippines doing freelance job. My question is, can we apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa where I will be the principal applicant? (I will be submitting the documents needed while my partner won’t).
Is this possible? Thank you very much. I will be waiting for your reply.

You can be the principal application but he still needs to provide some documents (doesn’t need a lot of money, just a proof of consistent source of income) then for Marriage Visa, you need to arrange your schedule and permit where you will get married including accommodations etc. Once you have all of that, the visa application process is faster.

Hallo BZFLAG,
What would be the best VISA type if I still have no job offer from UK? I plan to look for a job when I am already in London. I was searching under Working VISA but all types require a Certificate of Sponsorship from a Licensed Employer, which I do not have. I also do not have any British family/relatives but my financials are ready and good for VISA applications. Will greatly appreciate your response, thank you!

I appreciate your response, thanks! I’m not sure about the Study VISA as I haven’t thought about studying again.
I have a follow up question, I will be glad if you can answer it, too!
This is my situation, I am currently applying for jobs in London, hoping that one of them would invite me then, but my worry is that they might disregard if my CV still have PH address. Thus, I still have no Certificate from potential employer which is required for a Working VISA.
I am thinking of applying for Tourist VISA, to be able to come in London. If I do this and say I am already staying in London and continue applying for jobs, Can I attend Job Interviews freely with my Tourist VISA?

That’s not legal. You cannot come to UK to look for a job with a Filipino passport. You will need to look for a job while in the Philippines and only once you’re given an offer, then you can apply for a Working VISA.

I just submitted mine last feb. 20 at VFS global. Received a single text from them that my documents were forwarded to ukvi. As of now no further updates. Kinkabahan ako I am not so confident with my money at the bank hehe

hi everyone
Please can someone tell me if details of any criminal, civil or immigration offenses you have committed in the country of residency really needed in the uk visa application.
Because me and my fiancee did apply for that the ministry of foreign affairs but it s taking too long for the processing and we want to travel to the UK to spend new year there.
What can anyone advise please

hi i have a work visa for Saudi but live in Bahrain where i meet my girlfriend.she works here and been here for 2 years i plan to have a trip home back to the uk in may 2018. i would like to take here home to meet my family and my son who 22.we have been living together here for one year now.she as work in different county’s in here past and never went over her visa when she as been there.she as a full time job here in Bahrain i only want to come to the uk for 4 weeks.how do i go about getting her a visa.i have a home and banks accounts back in the uk.she as a bank here in Bahrain as well as her own county her family are there as well.like i say its only a short stay in the uk.

Hello BZFLAG. After the payment I realized that I had converted GBP to Php wrong. Its actually on the additional info where I stated the amount Im gonna receive, salary&benefits in different conversion. Is there a way that I could edit this in VFS? Thank you in advance.

hi … I have a fiancée in the phillipines which I visited in oct .. I planned to get her a visa to visit me in the uk .. I took my bank statements .proof of sending her money each month and and my disability allowance papers … it was only for a month the visa but it was denied .. this was done in manila .. I plan to marry her in manila next april .. please can anyone advise me on how I can get my future wife a visa to visit me

Hi Chris! I hope my situation would help you in getting your Fiance at least a Type C (Visitor Visa) so that she can visit you for 6 months in UK. I have a british boyfriend who invited me to Visit him and his family in Scotland. The embassy would just wanted to make sure that your Fiancee has a strong ties in the Philippines so that she has a reason go to back here before issuing a Visa. In my case I have submitted my Mom and Dad’s birth Certificate as a proof that they are here in the Philippines and I need to go back because of them, I also submitted a Land Titles under my name to show the Embassy that I owned something in the Philippines, I also submitted ny NBI clearance to show that I don’t have any criminal record, my Certificate of Employment, Bank Certificate, proff of my address, In your case you need to submit an invitation letter, bank statement for 3 months, Sponsorhip declaration form with undertaking which can be downloaded through UK gov website, any document that would show where you live, Coucil Tax, copy of British passport, your pay slip, HM Revenue and CUstoms. I also printed a 3 pages of our picture showing that we have indeed met and our relationship is genuine. I only took 6 days for the Embassy to conclude a decision and luckily I was granted a 6 months visa Type C. and now I am just waating for my flight this December 16. I am only worried about the Immigration Officer here in the Philippines because”Offloading” is a thin in the Philippines Airport which means that sometimes a passanger will deffer them from boarding the plane for some reason.

thank you for your reply ..I tried to get her a visitors visa in manila but it was rejected ,,, she lives in Trento so she has no bank statement and she has no children .. she has worked abroad for 6 years and she has education certificate also .. I showed them my bank statement and my disability papers but they turned her down ,, she has never been in any trouble with police or anyone so it was a shock it was turned down .. .I was there in oct and plan to go back in april or may .. we have been in communication for 14 months now and I also send her 120.00 pound a month to support her .. I looked on website here and lots of companies have offered there service to me as long as I pay .. it varies between 300 and 2,500 pound to assist me .. im so confused as there seems to be so many types of visas … if it takes me to get her here, I will marry her in philli in may .. can I ask you if I go in may do you think making an appointment in embassy in manila would be better so I can show them proof of pics etc and that my fiancé would return when it runs out … thank you for your help ..

Hi Chris! I don’t think making an appointment to the Embassy would help the application since Visa is being process through a Visa Application Center (VAC) and that is VFS () . That is the only acredited application center of UK. The document is handed to them and will they will forward it to the Embassy, then once the British Embassy made the decision of a certain application then the passport would be send back to VAC with the result and VAC will shipped it to the applicant or the applicant can claim it to the VAC which over you guys prefer, So you dont actually go to Embassy itself for the Visa Application. As for me I have submitted the photos of me and my boyfriend being together so support my claim that we are indeed in a relationship, since you send a money to her she could also include a photo of the receipt, it will add as a supporting document. Coming over to the Philippines and marrying her would help in applying a Visa. Once married, it would be best if she could submit a Marriage Certificate. Thier is actually no limit as what documents that needs to the submitted when you apply, as long as it will support your claim. I actually did not seek any assistance to any agencies about with processing a Visa. I had to do the research by myself. time cosumig but it was worth it.

thank you for all your help … like I said when I went out to see my fiancé in oct we applied for visa but they turned her down saying she has no bank account which is true but they mentioned Pakistan !! I do not know why they said Pakistan … also they said she never been abroad but she worked in Kuwait for 7 years .. I have spoke to the people who helped me with the visa and they assure me that they put in all the right information .. so they told me we will try with new visa .. they said to start we will apply for a settlement visa … this will mean I will be in the uk while my fiancé try to sort it out ,,, its really upsetting for me that its so much trouble for my fiancée who has no kids , is a Christian and has no criminal record that its so hard to get her here to visit me … I have been sending her £120. pound for the last 14 months since she finished her work to support her … I will show them photos etc showing us together in manila and Trento … thank you so much for trying to help me ,, may god be with you and I hope you find all the happiness you deserve …

She needs to prove that she have ties in the philippines. The embassy wants to make sure that she is comming back to her country. A bank statement,Land titles or birth certificate will help. I didnt have any problem i submitted my contract lease of agreement under my name on the apartment i am living in, My mum’s land title, my bank statement and supporting documents like invitation letter, bank statement of my bf,payroll,ph stamp we include evertything in the letter, and was succesfully approved.

Hi.
Thanks for sharing all these information about visa application for UK trip. Me and my partner who is Filipino are planning for a trip. However, we are not sure yet what are the procedures when it comes to the documents to provide since i will be the one to sponsor for everything. Therefore i need to know if she should provide documents like bank statement or somethings. could you advise please

Hi BZFLAG! Your blog helps me a lot especially when I was processing my UK Visitor Visa (Type C) Visa. This blog actually my basis in gathering documents. I have applied by Visitor Visa in VAC last November 2 and on November 10 after 5 working days I recieved an email and text message from Visa Application Center (VAC) that the Embassy have made a decision on my appplication and next day (Saturday) I received my passport through 2GO with a Visa Sticker on it with Multiple entries. Never been happier in life lol. I am man with a Scotish boyfriend who will be funding me everything for this trip. Now that I have a visa another delemma that I am facing again. The Philippines Immigration officer at the Terminal 3 Airport. I will be flying to UK this December 16 and can’t sleep thinking about the “Offloading” that our IO do. I was under in the impression that I am free on flying since I already have a visa. My boyfriend will send me a 200+ thousand of money so that I can support my travel because he is obliged to do so since that what we said in the visa application that he will be paying for my trip. My question is that, what should I do If will be inreviewed with the IO and how usually it is being done. How likely am I to be offloaded? I have just resigned today December 4 since I will be in UK for 5 months. I have all the payslip on my 3 year Job and can present a ITR. I also photocopied all the documents that I have submitted to the embassy when I applied for a visa. What documents that IO you think will be asking from me. I am so nervous and not at ease thinking about that.

Hi there! I submitted my documents last Wednesday (Nov 15) and I just received an email today (Nov 20) that they have received my application. When should I start counting 15 days. Is it when I submitted my docs or when I received an email from UK embassy stating the receipt of my docs?

Hi I just want to ask so I already have my UK visit visa valid for 6 months, I just want to know if I can still travel 3 weeks before the expiration date? ill stay for 1 week only. Thanks in advance loved your blog 🙂 xx

My Scottish GF and I are planning to get married sometime in 2018. I am seeking your advice where is the best place to get married here in the Philippines or in Scotland? I understand that if we get married in Scotland, i will have to come back here in the Philippines after 6 months. But if we get married here, will it be possible for me to immediately get the spouse visa or something to be with her?

my Scottish fiancee and I are planning to get married in Scotland sometime in 2018. I am aware that i should get the marriage visa first and after 6 months i will have to come back to the Philippines. My question is, after 6 months and when i come back here in PI, how long should i wait till i apply for the spouse visa (or something)?

Hi everyone,
Ask ko lng po regarding for the tourist visa. As one of the requirements kasi is the flight details so need po ba to book the flight before the visa approval or ano po ba yong itinerary flight?
Im planning to process my visa this month and I don’t know how to start.

I send my lease of agreement sa apartment i was living,my mums land title,police clearance,my bank statement yun lanf and boom i got my visa approve! I am planning to go back to the uk before my visa expire this year. goodluck!

Thanks sa response CATEKAJ. diba you have a sponsor? May i know if how much yung money nang sponsor mo sa bank? 😊 Im planning to apply this february and i also have a sponsor. Ano yung mga documents nang sponsor mo? Sorry dami ko questions. And also did you make your itinerary or plans during your visit?

Hello. I have a question. I am separated to my husband for 3 years now, not legally separated though. He is currently working in Dubai with a 5 year contract. Now, my new partner is also working in Dubai as a nurse and wants me to go there for a visit. My question is, can I get a visa without my ex husband's consent? Thank you in advance.

Hi, how are you too. Can I ask a help about my wants? I have a long distance boyfriend from UK for almost 2 years. And I really want to be with him in UK. I am from Philippines. What shall I do to be with him? What do I need to provide? And how long I can have visa for him to visit as possible? Hoping for your kind response about my concern too. Thanks

You can process the visa within 3 weeks, the details for application is really easy to do online. I offer mentor / coaching service to guide you filling out the form and preparing your supporting documents from your partner.. I’m not a travel agency but I’d be happy to guide you based on my personal experience.. you can hire me and me at [email protected]

I am applying for settlement visa last August 29 was my appoinment, and I paid for a priority service, is there anybody here knew how long it takes to get a result?is it possible to get it after 15 working days? Or same time frame need to wait for 12 weeks although I paid for the priority service. Yet, what if I got approved then I changed my mind I don’t want to go to UK is there any problem in immigration if I want to travel to other country?please any idea? Thanks a lot.

Hi Ms Medina!
I would like to ask you about sa sponsor ko from London. If you know someone or agency can process my visa and my sponsor papers to take me in Philippines. Thankyou… I wish you can help me

Hi ms. medina, im applying for tourist visa, but I have sponsor, they are the one who is pay for all the fees needed,may I know if what documents they need to submit? and also what documents I need to submit?

My flight is on the 15th as well. Excluding the day of my appointment, I got the email on the 13th business day of processing, and was able to pick up my passport on the 14th business day. Hope you get yours soon!!

Wow! Congrats! I just got message today from the vfs saying the decisions was made.. but it didnt say what is the decision haha. Its too suspense!! so i be waiting for the vfs to post my passport hoping with an approved visa to it!!

What you mean nagmatter? IDK as i visited few countries and me and my bf at a time have met and went to trips several time and he just move back to the uk so i dont think it did matter. It just need to be ur application is match and submit all the necessary documents they ask for.

Hi. I just want to know if there is something wrong with the payment system online? My family has been receiving the same feedback that our credit card provider refused to pay because of insufficient funds or incorrect details. I’m very sure I typed the correct details because I am looking at my billing statement for so many times. I called BDO and they said that their system is functioning well and we should call the merchant. Is there something I missed out or is the system experiencing glitches? Thank you in advance

Hey! They updated their system yesterday. I accidentally cancel my first application yesterday and asked for a refund so i have to make another application and paid for another fee. The website is totally different now. I had no problem paying for it online with my visa card.

My old passport was going to expire on Feb. 11, 2018. I did not know that there was this 6 month rule. I booked an appointment for the UK VISA using my old passport. I then found out that I needed to have my passport renewed. So I did. It totally slipped my mind that on my VISA application, I had the old passport details there. Should I continue with my visa application? I hate to be denied because of that after I paid a fast track fee already.

My trip will be on Sept 9 but I can always move it. Need your help please. Thanks!

Hi Maita!
Nasubmit mo na application mo sa embassy? And yes mostly you need to get atleast 6 mos validity sa passport mo. There maybe a chance they will refuse you to give the visa because ur passport is expiring. I think u can reschedule it the embassy and they might help u with ur problem if napasa mo na and nabayaran mo na online. its better for u to renew ur passport before applying for visa. Goodluck to us!

I have a question what amount did u declare you are goin to spend in the UK? im only staying for 4 weeks and my bf will pay for everything but i put 20k as my pocket money.

Hey Doreen! My application was easy. And i got multiple visa valid for 6 mos. Im in london now.You dont need show money if your bf will sponsor you. You just need his bank statement,Payslip for the last 6 mos and invitation letter stating his support in your visit. I also include my personal bank certificate from the philippines. Im sure if you provide all the requirements you get one too. Goodluck!

Hey Ms BZFLAG.
I am planning to visit my bf in the UK this September. I Been looking for any blog I can read about what requirement should we provide visitng bf (not unlike schegen visa they will give u checklist on different purpose of your travel) and also do i have to do the tubercolusis test? I am only planning to stay for 4 weeks maximum. He will be sponsoring my whole trip and wants me to meet his mum too. Also he will be sending me a letter of invitation and his mum is willing to write me a letter too hoping that will help my application. Do i need travel insurance too? Thanks for the response in advance. 🙂

Hi kenn.
Hinde pa ako nagsubmitt ng documents im still waiting for my bf’s docs to be sent to me. I have red somewhere that i dont need travel insurance and they say im not needing the test since i am just goin to visit. Goodluck to us for the application and maybe if we both lucky we can meet in the UK for a coffee!! cheers!

I already have a Uk Visa? Problem is it’s too difficult for us to get OEC here in the Philippines if you area a direct hire and I should be deployed this first week of August. I feel so hopeless I’m planning to go cross country like maybe go to Singapore or Thailand? but i know immigration is very strict.

Hi kach is it ok Lang po ba Na during my appointment for submitting my documents they told me if is it ok with me if they don’t send me back all my documents? Because I said yes to them;. Need your feed back please thank you

I just wanna ask you something.
I and my partner are planning to get married in the UK next year.
I currently hold a 5 year standard visitor visa and which will expire in 2021. I’ ve been to the UK 3 times already on standard visitor visa. Now it says on the website that we cannot register marriage in the UK under this type of visa but according the agent who had been helping us in getting my previous UK visa that it is fine. There is no need for me to apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa. Is it true?
I just don’t want to be in a mess/trouble when the time comes that I want to apply for spouse visa.
I have read in a forum that she got rejected with her spousal visa application for the grounds that they married in the UK using a standard visitor visa.
Please I need your advice on this matter.
Thank you.

Hi just want to share mine… I applied last june 19, 2017 and still waiting for the result hopefully visa approve😊 by the way no need to bring photo…bag and phone are allowed inside but phone must be silent mode… cross finger still.. waiting for 15days…Uk tourist Visa

Hi Lhar,
Do you have an idea if I can pay the premium application on the day of my appointment?
Tried doing it online but its not giving me option to do it so I just paid for standard visa application.
Premium application takes 3-5 days only. Thanks in advance.

Tanong lang po ako maam cuz we’ve been looking for an answer po kasi for the past 3 months na po. My Fiancee is currently working in UK. We are both a filipino citizen. She’s a nurse and already have her working permit. Tanong lang po if she could apply for a fiance visa for me if she’s on a working visa status? allowed po ba yun maam kach?

waiting for a response as well been looking for an answer for the past three months na kasi and some visa consultancy doesnt even give us the answer were been looking for unless u pay them an initial amount of 38k to start with…. so why pay if you’re not sure wat visa to apply..

If work permit lang medyo mahirap un.. also, there’s no such thing as fiance visa in the UK. Only “marriage visa” where you get married there and leave the UK after getting married of “Spouse visa” if you’re already married then you want to remain in the UK. Usually it is only permitted if she has a permanent residence, EU citizen or British citizen. In your case, just get married in the Philippines and wait until she get her permanent residence.

Hi, may tanong lang po ako.
Plan ko to travel July 17-24, 1 week lang kasi I have job waiting. OFW po ako sa Angola.
Now, I was able to fill-up ung application online. However, it seems impossible for me to book an appointment, schedules shown are only from today until June 2 based on my travel dates. Arrive ko po nang PH from Angola is 28th June thats why I am planning to secure the 30th June appointment BUT greyed sya sa calendar.

Question ko po is paano po kaya akong makasecure ng appointment nila? Kung mag walk-in naman ako, sa tingin nyo po ba they will accept my application. Kase there is a certain payment if you would like to do walk-in but only if you cannot make it on the day of appointment or you want earlier time or later time.

My boyfriend will visit again in here and he wants me to get a UK tourist visa but we’re not sure if when will I visit him in the UK. May I know if it is possible to apply for a Tourist Visa to the UK earlier than 3 months or a year or more?

I am a Filipino currently staying and working in dubai just get married last year in dubai. My husband have a permanent visa in london and his an EEA passport holder. he ask some lawyer over there but this lawyer inform him that i ned to go back in phils. and stay over there for 3 months prof that i am dependent with him as i cant apply here in dubai as i am working.

Is there any other way you know i can apply while im in dubai as my visa will finished in may and i want to go stay with my husband.

PLease if you know anyone who have the same story with me or if u know any lawyer who can help us . I really appreciate if you can give there information ..

How can i get tourist visa in UK
I like to visit in UK by myself
What documents do i need to provide
I am here in japan
I have long term visa here in japan
Do you think i can get UK visa here in Japan
Or better to apply in the Philippines?

I have few questions because I find very confusing:
1. Do we really need a TB test upon applying for visa? The visa site () states that we need to do so but I don’t find it on blogs.
2. A family member will provide for my accommodation and for additional expenses if needed, what sort of documents do I need to present? I have found outdated info about having letter of invitation, financial statements (Bank Statements and Certificate), and utility as proofs are those enough or the rules have changed?
3. I’ll be working online during my stay in UK, do I need to provide documents like letter from my manager allowing me to do so? Or I don’t need to declare it? And do I need a leave of absence letter stating when will my leaves are?

Is it possible to be able to work remotely (via internet) while I am in UK while on Standard Visitor Visa? Though I will be in UK my payroll would still be based here in PH. I was looking online for some answers some say no (but those posts 2014 and older) and some say yes. I have talked to my manger and approved that I’ll be working for a few number of days so that I can prolong my stay for a few more days I just wasn’t if the embassy would allow it though.

hello! i am just confused, my boyfriend (a US Navy) and i is planning to get married in London and settle there for the time he will be assigned (3 years) there. Do you have any idea which visa should i get? do you think i should go for tourist first or marriage visa? Thanks a bunch xx

Hello Ms. Medina this is julie filipina po. Thank you for sharing these information. I will be applying for my UK spouse visa or family visa. I just wanted to know if you have any idea how to get started after I have completed the documents needed. Im confused if its possible to set an appointment directly to the British embassy or go through VFS as well for the processing?

Hi there, I need help to understand my tourist uk visa. My visa issued on December 22, 2016. Also it says from December 21, 2016 until June 21, 2017. Number of entrees multiple and duration of stays is 180 days. My question – Is it June 21, 2017 is the validity of my visa and I have to leave the country before June 21, 2017 even I do not reach the duration stay of 180 days? Coz I’m planning to change my intended travel to April 1, 2017, so it means I have to leave June 21, 2017. What is 180 days then? I’m not sure with 180 days means duration of stay. Anyone can help me? Thank you.﻿

Lynn, yep! It doesn’t care if you will enter on April 1, 2017 as long as you will leave on June 21,2017.. 180 days means you could stay up to 6 months in the country between the validity of your visa. So you could stay from December 21 to June 21 but if you will only arrive on April 1 then you have to make sure you get out of the country on June 21.

I have a British national BF who happens to travel frequently around Philippines, South Africa and UK.

He is currently in SA as of the moment but will be back in UK to claim his working visa next year … We were planning to spent time in UK the moment he will claim his visa.

I will be applying for standard visit visa through sponsorship, For the required document about the bills, It should be for UK right? is there any other documents that i can submit because he is currently on a tourist visa for SA?

Hi I have a British bf we are4yrs and have a son we are planning to visit his family before he move here, and he is getting my son a British passport, what kind of requirements i will prepare for our tourist visa application?

Hi po..i just want to ask how much po ang money needed sa bank account ko. I will be applying for my uk visa next yr and im trying to save money in my bank account for my uk vacation. Acctually mag sesend ng invitation letter ang bf ko but i also need to provide my bank statement. Im currently working overseas at wala po akong payslip is it ok if bank statement lang. Pls po i need to know how much i need for my bank account.. Thanl you

hi,im a filipina resident in norway im a housewife,,my husband is british and presently working in england, iwant to visit him what are the requirements?or is it better for me to apply a resident permit?

Hi! My mom and I are going to London this coming January. And I already started my Visa application online. Do I need to apply visa for my mom separately? or is there an option after I finish my application to add another family member?

Because when I appled for our US Visa, there was that option that i can add another family member. just wondering. Thanks in advance!

My 9 yrs old girl was.born in UK on 2007 . We came back in the Phils. last 2009 and my daughter is asking or begging me that she want to go back to UK .Is there any advice that you can give me…?thank you..

this is very helpful. i am married to an English man and We are planning on getting the Family Visa but the Residency visa that you mentioned sounds more cheaper and easy to get. what do you suggest we get? thanks and more power

Hi! I have been offered a job in UK but is required to provide proof of right to work and live in UK. I am a Filipino and I have been searching for the answer to this online but had no luck. How am I able to obtain this Proof of the Right to Live and Work in United Kingdom?

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